Dublin's Top 4 Restaurants Of 2020: Businesses Of The Year

DUBLIN, CA — Delicious meals, top-notch service and friendly atmospheres are among the reasons why Dublin Patch readers love these four local restaurants nominated as Local Businesses of the Year.

Here are the businesses that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

Athens Burgers

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sunday

Location: 699 Dublin Blvd., Ste. A

Phone: 925-803-8135

Other: Outdoor seating available; interior closed for remodeling; available on DoorDash

What the nominator loves: Customer service; large food portions; friendly employees

From the nominator: "The customer service is outstanding and the food is consistently great! The portions exceed expectations, especially their onion rings! We have continued to order take out, almost weekly, since the pandemic began. When we call in, Victor will recognize our voice and knows what we order on a regular basis. He will always ask if there are any changes or if we miss an item he will remind us of the item missing. Our order is usually ready within 15 minutes and they always include the condiments for our order! When the restaurant was open for indoor service, the customer service was fantastic! The menu has something for everyone, so it was easy to take a guest there, knowing that they could find something to eat."

Coach's Grille

Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday to Wednesday

Location: 7222 Regional St.

Phone: 925-558-9450

Other: Outdoor dining; happy hour 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays; signature dish is stuffed breads; available on DoorDash and GrubHub

What the nominator loves: Meatballs; owners deeply rooted in community

From the nominator: "This business embodies everything about Dublin that I love. It's run by great people, there are always friendly faces there to greet you when you walk in, and the food is delicious! Dublin was in dire need of a family-friendly sports establishment, and we got it in spades when Coach's opened. The food is cooked with care, the staff is attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere is engaging. We love Coach's Grille!"

Erik's DeliCafé

Hours: 1o a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

Location: 7741 Amador Valley Blvd.

Phone: 925-829-1414

Other: Outdoor dining; online order ahead option; available on DoorDash

What the nominator loves: Quality ingredients; excellent customer service

From the nominator: "Items ordered are always fresh with consistent taste. Friendly staff, always greeted with a smile too. Place is always very clean and the soups always fresh and tasty. We visit regularly."

Inc 82 Brewing

Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays (kitchen closes a half-hour before closing time)

Location: 7370 San Ramon Road

Phone: 925-560-8344

Other: Outdoor seating available

What the nominator loves: Friendly and thoughtful ownership; adapted to help provide key goods during the pandemic

From the nominator: "They were very flexible and agile during the hardest part of the pandemic, they created a website to sell groceries besides the amazing beer they always had... it was a game changer for us, and we were super happy to be able to buy things like cod fish that they would serve in the restaurant, carnitas, and of course, toilet paper! I think they were super fast in adapting and still offering great quality services... they deserve all the prizes for 2020!"

Patch will regularly feature nominated businesses throughout November and December. Please submit your nomination by Dec. 10.

Find out how to nominate a business here.